H.R. Giger: A Visual Appreciation Of A Dark Master’s Work

H.R. Giger: A Visual Appreciation Of A Dark Master’s Work

H.R. Giger’s work has always fascinated me-as it has many people-right from when I first saw Alien at a young age (I think I was seven when I saw the movie for the first time). There is just something amazingly unique about Giger’s work that makes it incredibly striking to look at. Looking at Giger’s…

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Lessons Learned About Writing Dark Fantasy And Horror From Five Classic Horror Movies

As a writer of dark fantasy horror, my early influences where always going to be movies. Yes, I have read thousands of books within the dark fantasy and horror genres, many of which have influenced me greatly over the years, but it would be wrong of me to discount the influence certain movies have had…

Shades of Gray: The Allure of Morally Ambiguous Characters in Fiction

Shades of Gray: The Allure of Morally Ambiguous Characters in Fiction

Once upon a time in the land of fiction, I found myself captivated by the allure of morally ambiguous characters—those fascinating creatures who lurk in the shadows of good and evil, making every story they grace infinitely more intriguing. Let’s take a moment to appreciate these enigmatic beings who dance on the fine line between…